Science

question 24

Multiple Choice

Science

• A) is a study of the history of the natural world
• B) attempts to discover order in nature to interpret the past
• C) is best described as a random collection of facts
• D) is supported by small amounts of evidence
• E) is an endeavor to discover how nature works

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children ages 2-7 start to use symbols but still lack logical reasoning.

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals acquire and evolve their abilities in thinking, reasoning, and understanding through various stages of life.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist best known for his pioneering work in the field of developmental psychology and his theory of cognitive development in children.

Conservation

The protection, preservation, management, or restoration of natural environments and the ecological communities that inhabit them.